What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 1?

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777-200 Series Airplanes.

The Department handles nearly all infrastructure crisscrossing the country. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department should be privatized to save money, reduce congestion and spur innovation.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Transportation Department on Feb. 1

Title
Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting Documents
Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777-200 Series Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-605R Airplanes, and A310-204 and -304 Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777-200 Series Airplanes
Pipeline Safety: Mechanical Fitting Failure Reporting Requirements
Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of Certain Cargo Tank Special Permits Into Regulations
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Richmond, IN
Establishment of Class E Airspace; New Hampton, IA
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Greensburg, IN
Amendment of Class E Airspace; La Porte, IN
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes
Tongue River Railroad Company, Inc.-Construction and Operation-Western Alignment
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Medical Standards and Certification
Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.-Modified Rail Certificate-in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties, Me.; Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.-Discontinuance of Service and Abandonment-in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties, ME.